Des Moines Regional Skatepark Design “Sneak Peek”

Skateboarders from beginner to pro will have a safe place to skate as part of an AMOS (A Mid-Iowa Organizing Strategy) led effort to build one of the largest skateparks in the United States along the West bank of the Des Moines River. A “sneak peek” of the plan design will be revealed at 1:00 p.m. March 31, 2012 at Subsect Skate Shop, 309 E. Walnut in the East Village.

 “This will put Greater Des Moines on the national map for this growing sport. In addition to providing a new recreational resource, the Des Moines Regional Skatepark is expected to become a key venue for regional and national skateboarding exhibitions and competitions, as well as a tourist attraction,” said Jan Hill, skateboard parent and Des Moines Regional Skatepark Steering Committee chair.

 Phase one for Des Moines Regional Skatepark is set to begin late 2012. The park will be located east of Wells Fargo Arena, on the west bank of the Des Moines River, north of the pedestrian bridge connecting to the Riverwalk Trail. The 65,000 square-foot project will be one of the largest skate parks in the United States. 

Pro skateboarder’s Lance Mountain and Colby Carter of California Skateparks are involved in the design of the park. California Skateparks is the leader in the industry and produces the highest quality concrete skate parks while utilizing innovative state of the art construction methods and techniques.

The Des Moines Regional Skateboard Steering Committee was formed almost eight years ago through AMOS, and is comprised of youth and adult skateboarders, community members, and representatives from Des Moines Parks and Recreation. In conjunction with national Go Skateboarding Day, the Committee is planning a fundraising “kick-off event” showcasing the final plan design of the park on June 21, 2012. 

Lance Mountain independently produced and directed this new NIkeSB “Pool Service” clip in which he and his construction crew including Grant Taylor, Peter Hewitt, Al Partanen and Alex Olson, and California Skateparks built this rad backyard bowl. The bowl includes coping by Golden State Coping.

Clip provided by HellaClips

MOCA ‘Art in the Streets’ Exhibit’s Skate-able Art Piece by CA skateparks, Professional Skater Lance Mountain, & Artist Geoff McFetridge featured on The Standard Hotels – Culture blog. Consider it a “live” installation because the museum will procure pro skaters from the Nike SB team to shred the skate art while its exhibiting. The exhibit runs until August 8th, don’t miss it! Check out exhibit details here.

Check out new skate spot here

California Skateparks, Nike SB, LA84, and the Paul Rodriguez Skateboarding Foundation are proud to announce the grand opening of the Lincoln Park Skate Spot in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, March 5th @ 2 p.m.  Stop by to meet and skate with the Nike SB team riders, including P Rod!  Admission is free and food & beverages will be provided!

Lincoln Park is a collaboration between all aforementioned presenters.  The park was designed by CA skateparks with help from key employee and legendary professional skater Lance Mountain, received support from the LA84 Foundation, and was built by yours truly.  With the addition of this park, Los Angeles continues to become the premier skateboarding destination in the world.

We hope to see you all on Saturday!